Best forest trails in Hamm
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Hamm with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 3.7 (5)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrEasy circular hiking trail in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia The starting point of this leisurely circular hike is the "Hamm Sued" bus stop (accessible by bus and train). Although so close to the city, you walk through a very beautiful piece of forest here. Due to the moderate distance and small differences in altitude, this round is also easy to master for children. Highlights of the hike: - Pilsholz - sleeve - child-friendly
- 3.7 (4)·Moderate·13.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPromising running route in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the official route of the Maxi half marathon in 2019 through Hamm. Further information on the maxi run can be found at www.maxilauf.de. Highlights of the running tour: - spa park - Castle Heesen - graduation house - Local fauna and flora - lip - Datteln-Hamm Canal - Maximilian Park - Ahse pond
- 4.9 (2)·Moderate·29.7 mi·Est. 11–12 hrVaried cycle tour from Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle route starts in Hamm and leads along paved paths via the Gallberg nature reserve, through Bönen and on to the Uelzener Heide nature reserve. From there it heads in a north-easterly direction with slight climbs to Holthöfen and finally via Berge back to the starting point. There are refreshment stops in the villages. Highlights: - Varied route - Many nature reserves
- 3.3 (5)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis route begins in the village of Haaren. It begins by heading north to Haarener Baggersee. She goes halfway around it, then heads north and turns left at the lip. It leads through the fields of the Oberwerrieser Mersch. Eventually head south and through the East Wood. It comes out at the Datteln-Hamm Canal and then leads back to the beginning.
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·23.5 mi·Est. 9–10 hrStage 4 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The fourth section of the Römer-Lippe-Route leads from Hamm to the medieval Hanseatic city of Lünen. The route leads along several nature reserves such as the NSG Tibaum or the Große Holz heap and the towns of Werne and Bergkamen are also worth a stopover. Highlights: - Oberwerries Castle in Hamm - Werne: Town hall, warming house, half-timbered houses at the Christophorus Church - Leisure harbor in Bergkamen - Moated castle north church
- 3.1 (3)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route begins in the southwest of Hamm. It leads south and reaches the Halde Kissingerhöhe and the Halde Humbert. Then it goes north and crosses the Datteln-Hamm Canal and the Lippestrom Halde Radbod. It then passes the Radbodsee and crosses the canal and river again and returns to the starting point. A nice route without having to leave the city!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hamm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hamm is Elefantenrunde: Die Börde erfahren. This trail is estimated to be 45.5 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hamm?
Hamm: With an ascent of 2,929 ft, Elefantenrunde: Die Börde erfahren has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Cycle Tour: Hamm - Unna - Königsborn - Welver - Scheidingen with 1,994 ft of elevation gain.